If you’ve got a dinnertime dilemma, a new Southern Living cookbook may have the answers you need.

“What’s for Supper: Six O’Clock Solutions,” by Southern Living Test Kitchen specialist and food stylist Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, provides simple recipes for making meals in 30 minutes or less. Rocchio, a Birmingham, Ala., resident, hopes the book will turn dinner from a chore to something that’s easy and fun for families.

“It’s just trying to make life easier,” she said. “I see it in all my friends: The say, ‘Oh, my gosh, I have to make dinner.’ It’s not something that has to be so difficult. It’s a time to sit down and enjoy family.”

The second book in the “What’s for Supper” series has everything from Chicken Marsala to Simple Meatloaf, with color photos of every dish. Readers will find Skillet Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken with Ratatouille and Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas in the “Superfast Suppers” chapter; Country Ham-and-Peach Panini and Asian Beef Salad under “Soups, Salads and Sandwiches;” and Chicken ‘n’ Spinach Pasta Bake and Anytime Chicken and Dressing under “Make-ahead Magic.” There are also plenty of side dishes, breakfast for dinner selections and desserts.

“From Mexican food to stir fry to pasta to shrimp kabobs, there’s something for everyone in the book,” Rocchio said.

As the mother of a 10-year-old boy, Rocchio knows how hard it can be to come home from work and fix dinner. She said this book can take some of the pressure off, and it includes options that are healthier than frozen meals or eating out. When people cook at home, they know exactly what they’re putting in their child’s body. Parents can even have their kids pick out a meal from the cookbook and let them help with it.

Rocchio said the book caters toward families, older folks, single people, people who want to entertain, newlyweds, new parents and more.

“I think it’s geared for people who want recipes that are quick and easy and good for you, and that you don’t want to spend a lot of time on,” she said. “It’s very tip-oriented, and a lot of people can cook these items that are not that great of cooks.”

Special features in the cookbook

* Pantry Planner – Suggestions for basic items to stock up on so you can put together a quick meal anytime.

* Fridge & Freezer Mainstays – A list of foods to keep handy in the refrigerator and freezer.